Nearly all Dutchess establishments tested by state passed

Eighteen of 19 Dutchess County establishments involved in a recent New York State Liquor Authority sting refused the sale of alcohol to minors.

The operation was the latest in a series of initiatives spearheaded by officials in Albany. In the latest sting, state officials said underage decoys were sent into 506 businesses in the state between August and October, and cited 141 of them for selling to a minor.

New York state law prohibits sale of alcohol to anyone under 21.

Businesses charged with underage sales can face civil penalties of up to $10,000 and fines ranging from $2,500 to $3,000 for first-time offenders.

Rhinebeck Mart, located at 6885 Route 9 in Rhinebeck was among the list of 141 cited.